JURORS BEHAVING BADLY

A blog about the very small percentage of jurors who fail to follow the judge's instructions, including doing independent Internet research, using social media (such as Facebook) to contact parties and lawyers, and blogging about the trial. Juror misconduct frequently results in mistrials and a waste of resources. Links will be provided to sample jury summonses, jury instructions, and other resources to improve juror education and minimize juror misconduct, thereby promoting fairness of trials.

Friday, April 15, 2016

In Widely-Followed NY Trial, Juror Fails to Disclose Father Went to Prison; Also Fails to Disclose Pre-trial Anti-Police Posts on Social Media; Conviction in Jeopardy

Former NY police officer was convicted of manslaughter. The juror lied during voir dire about any family members having been accused of a crime. He also posted anti-police comments on social media prior to trial. Some speculate that he really wanted to serve on the jury. Defense counsel are seeking a new trial.

LINK: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/14/nyregion/juror-imperils-conviction-of-peter-liang-ex-officer-in-brooklyn-killing-of-akai-gurley.html?emc=eta1&_r=2

JURORS BEHAVING BADLY

Friday, April 15, 2016

In Widely-Followed NY Trial, Juror Fails to Disclose Father Went to Prison; Also Fails to Disclose Pre-trial Anti-Police Posts on Social Media; Conviction in Jeopardy

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